During the 1940s, Spartan Aircraft Co. stayed busy making airplanes for the war effort. However, demand declined dramatically after the final cease-fire, so the company began to look for new ways to utilize its production capabilities. One avenue that… more»
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Sep 19, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
A Spartan Survivor: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman
Here’s a rare one. Studebaker only offered the low-priced, spartan Scotsman pickup for two model years: 1958 and 1959. And this one can be put in the survivor category, plus it’s been owned by one family for 63 years… more»
May 9, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan
It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Luxury Living: 1956 Spartan Royal Manor
There have been a handful of these Spartan trailers on our site over the last year, and other one has popped up for sale. While many of the ones we have seen recently are in original condition, this one… more»
Dec 13, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One of a Kind? 1949 GMC/Spartan Motorhome
Here’s an interesting conversion project that the seller says runs and drives but is not yet ready for the road. It combines a 1949 GMC front end and truck chassis with a top-of-line Spartan camper trailer grafted on the… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Double Ender: 1954 Spartan Royal Mansion
We’ve featured a few of these incredible Spartan campers over the years, this 1959 Imperial Mansion was one of our most viewed articles of 2020. After looking at one in person, I understand why people are willing to spend… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
What Would You Do? 1980 FV103 Spartan Tank
Is your Uncle Ned one of those people that’s hard to find a birthday gift for? Why spend hours pouring through online sites for a new tie or pipe and get him an FV103 Spartan tank instead! It’s a… more»
Jan 23, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
One of 80 Made: 1983 Spartan II Neoclassic
The neo-classic movement was a tremendous force in the automotive marketplace at one time, leading to the creation of all sorts of shockingly expensive, assembly line-built monstrosities that the rich and famous seemingly flocked to. Nowadays, they aren’t worth… more»
Jan 20, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rolling Luxury: 1951 Spartan Spartanette Tandem
“This trailer is definitely not for the PURIST!” says the ad, meaning if you insist on a faithful restoration, look elsewhere. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine wanting to live to the standards of 1951, when this 28-foot Spartan Spartanette… more»
Sep 29, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Campground Find: 1952 Royal Spartanette
This mammoth camper trailer is a 1952 Royal Spartanette, and according to the seller, it sat languishing in a camp ground until she was able to rescue it. These vintage aluminum trailers are serious labors of love, not only… more»
Sep 10, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cadillac of Campers: 1951 Spartan Royal Mansion
Classic motorhomes have tempted many restorers over the years, as it’s always enticing to think about life on the open road with a luxuriously-appointed vintage travel trailer behind you. While many of these old-school trailers were built for a… more»
Aug 27, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1957 Spartan Imperial Villa Survivor!
The Airstream travel trailers of the 1950’s have an iconic shape and name recognition going for them. Fame and finger-pointing won’t come with the combination of a 1957 Spartan Imperial Villa mobile home and towable triple-axle trailer, and it’s… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retro Luxury: 1959 Spartan Imperial Villa
It seems like large Spartan luxury trailers are coming out of the woodwork lately. In fact, we’ve featured several here on Barn Finds over the past few months. They have great retro styling and work really well as tiny… more»
Aug 10, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap 1950 Spartan Mansion?
After featuring a few of these Spartan Campers, which have all fetched good money, we have been on the lookout for some more affordable examples. Obviously, just like any classic vehicle, cheaper examples tend to need work. This 1950… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Pure Luxury: 1959 Spartan Imperial Mansion
We have seen a few Spartan Travel Trailers come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, but none have been quite like this one. It is a 1959 Spartan Imperial Mansion, and as you will see,… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve: 1949 Spartan Mansion Travel Trailer
Take it from someone who spent 5-years living in one, touches of luxury can make life in a trailer quite bearable. The Spartan Travel Trailer was considered to be the Cadillac of the breed, and they were not a… more»
